Juaneco y su Combo is an emblematic Peruvian cumbia band, marinated in the rich cultural milieu of the Amazon rainforest. Hailing from the city of Pucallpa, in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon, the group was formed in the early 1960s by Juan Wong Paredes, with the idea of creating a sound that was both traditional and innovative. Soon after, Juan's son, Juan Wong Popolizio, took over leadership and brought the band to fame with his forward-thinking musical approach. Their style, often referred to as "cumbia amazónica," blends the infectious rhythms of Colombian cumbia with indigenous Amazonian melodies and modern instruments like the electric guitar, giving it a distinctive and hypnotic sound.

Throughout their prolific career, Juaneco y su Combo have become known for their psychedelic and tropical soundscapes, with lyrics exploring local folklore and the storytelling of Amazonian myths, which is strongly reflected in their recent releases like "El Gran Cacique" and "Leyenda Amazónica." The band's music transcends generational boundaries and remains influential, not only in Latin America but also in the global world music scene, as showcased in compilations such as "The Birth of Jungle Cumbia" and "Legado: Colección Definitiva." Their legacy is punctuated by a blend of entrancing rhythms and cultural storytelling, carving out a distinct niche in the history of Latin American music.

Genres

Chicha

Cumbia Amazonica

Cumbia Peruana

Peruvian Rock

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Latest Release

El Mito del Ayahuasca

Juaneco Y Su Combo•

Miki Gonzalez

Single - Released August 5, 2022